The following are common phrases used throughout the Philippines.
Magandang araw! = Beautiful day!
Magandang umaga! = Good morning!
Magandang tanghali! = Good noon!
(used between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM)
Magandang hapon! = Good afternoon!
Maligayang bati! = Greetings!
Maligayang kaarawan = Happy birthday!
Para! = Stop (often used on jeepneys)
Magkano? = How much?
Wala na bang tawad / bawas? = Is there any discount?
Sandali lang / Saglit = Hold-on/Wait
Gusto ko ito. = I like/want this.
Ayaw ko nito. / Ayoko nito. = I don’t like this.
Pasensya ka na. = Sorry.
Pasensya na kayo. = Sorry for the inconvenience.
Aalis na ako. = I’m leaving now.
Paalam! = Goodbye!
Ingat ka! = Take care!
Salamat! / Salamat po! = Thank You!
Walang anuman. = You’re Welcome.
Additional Resources:
- READ MORE: 100 Most Commonly Used Filipino Words
- TRANSLATOR: Filipino to English
- TRANSLATOR: English to Filipino
- iPHONE APP: Learn Filipino